Rally's Shaggy Cows of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #291 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Special thanks to all my Patrons and supporters, you are awesome!
Well where to begin.......?
We all know that many curiosities can be found throughout the world of Skyrim. Some might be questionable design choices,
but others are definitely complete failures. Unfortunately the Highland Cows are part of the latter.
Rally's Highland Cows was my first attempt to enhance the visual appearance of these animals, but there´s only so much
you can do without starting to tear that whole model appart or rebuliding it from scratch.
This replacer aims to improve the looks by using a customized FUSA mesh with additional layers and the corresponding
shell textures. It covers both versions of the cow, default and painted.
This mod is available in two versions
- Vanilla Replacer - requires the plugin from this FOMOD
- FUSA Replacer - if you have the Fusax2.esp installed, the shaggycows plugin in NOT needed
Download with your prefered mod manager, install and overwrite when promted
Disable/uninstall the mod from your manager or remove the files from your Skyrim directory
This replacer should be compatible with everything, that doesn't change Cows. In case of a conflict, just overwrite when prompted
Not compatible with Dynamic Animal Variants.
TheRetroCarrot Co-Author, additional shell layers and UV/Texture tweaks. Thanks for going down the stony road with me to tackle this cursed project.
You´re the best, kudos buddy!
StoneSpiralGaming for testing and emotional support
Credit and huge kudos to Vicn for their great FusaFusa Project that served as base for this mod.
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Rally's Shaggy Cows of Skyrim replaces vanilla cows with fluffy Highland cow models, featuring customized FUSA meshes and new shell textures. A popular cosmetic overhaul with 2,655 endorsements and over 656,000 downloads, last updated in April 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,655 endorsements)
- Massive download count (656,381) shows proven popularity
- Simple cosmetic upgrade that makes Skyrim's cows look way cooler
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or mods that alter cow meshes
- Purely cosmetic — if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you
For Skyrim players who want to add a touch of highland charm to their game without messing with gameplay. Perfect for modders who love visual overhauls and want their farms to look more authentic. Skip if you're looking for new mechanics or quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that change cow textures or meshes to ensure it takes effect.
- Check if you have any mods that alter cow skeletons or animations — they might conflict with the new meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Rallyeator - TheRetroCarrot
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 656,381
- Endorsements
- 2,655
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/1/2021
- Updated
- 4/12/2021
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